I think the biggest issue behind the low ratings is the title. Expecting a sniper film, then This movie is a disappointment. It's not a sniper movie and the few sniper scenes aren't conventional at all, there's no spotter. No hours/days of waiting, idiotic off-the-cuff planning the snipe, etc. But it's a good movie for a small group of over-trained special forces types with a bass ass girl in the mix, led by a true blue, but jaded CIA/JSOC commander. The villains have similar backgrounds to the good guys but chose a faster but immoral path to riches. Can the reprehensible human/drug traffickers with protection from top-level Corrupt government officials be stopped by by this "rag tag" tight team of "good guys"? The hand to hand combat scenes get long, at least for me. But that's why Sony invented FF. I recommend it, unless you want top level choreographed combat skills and realistic LEO involvement, etc.
59 Reviews
why?????
giannikolo19 August 2022
Why did you run away from your roots??I love B movies..but that was a disaster. They corrupted its whole character. Thats not a Sniper movie. Have they seen the previous ones? So dissappointed. I wonder why the actor came back for the role.
Comedic Action movie
nathanp-589783 December 2022
This movie isn't as bad as i initially thought it was going to be . From the looks I thought...oh another Sniper movie but its not from the original sniper movies. Its also definitely not like Shooter, in my opinion on of the best sniper movies there is though I have yet to view the series. This movie has some decent action scenes as well as some decent jokes and obvious action/comedy mended together as one. Also lots of sarcasm and somewhat a lack of common sense, especially in one scene where a sniper walks right by some cops wearing a sniper inside a guitar case right after he was spotted on a rooftop and they sont even bat an eye, they just run right by him. Overall 6ish out of 10 because it was definitely entertaining if you're looking for something to just throw on for the hell of it.
Most ridiculous installment in the whole Sniper franchise, since 1993
supamchang23 August 2022
After watching all 9 installments of Sniper franchise (including this one) since the original Sniper released in 1993, I hate to say this is the most ridiculous and worst one. Thumbs down.
I wonder how could they end up reaching to this level of low quality with cheap production values, poor script, poor direction, poor casting, poor acting & overall poor editing. Everything is so terrible in this 9th installment.
It doesn't deserve even one single star rating actually, due to everything is very bad. In previous installments, presence of Tom Berenger somehow managed to create suspense and excitement, but this one is the most horrible in every aspect.
I wish, if sanity remains, producers stop further production of future sequels, for the betterment of the whole Sniper franchise.
I wonder how could they end up reaching to this level of low quality with cheap production values, poor script, poor direction, poor casting, poor acting & overall poor editing. Everything is so terrible in this 9th installment.
It doesn't deserve even one single star rating actually, due to everything is very bad. In previous installments, presence of Tom Berenger somehow managed to create suspense and excitement, but this one is the most horrible in every aspect.
I wish, if sanity remains, producers stop further production of future sequels, for the betterment of the whole Sniper franchise.
Way off the mark!
Dimple671 September 2022
This franchise took a wrong turn after Ghost Shooter! This is amateur filmmaking at every level and a complete lack of understanding and reverence for the franchise and the action fan base. Embarrassing and nonsensical. And the humor, I assume that was what they were going for, violated the one rule of humor - be funny! It wasn't funny or charming. This isn't Stranger Things. This isn't a franchise for 12 year olds. This was and should remain a hard actioner pitting bad against good in cat and mouse sniper battles. It's a movie meant for a mature audience. It's now coming off like a cartoon. The makers are missing the whole point. It's meant to be sneaky and stealthy, heavily relying on themes of isolation and the morality of killing from long range and what that does to the psyche. There is not one idea in this movie. It's not singular or strong. It's a weak movie, guided by no vision or perspective. The director/writer/editor/craft service had no idea how to mount or deliver and is tonally deaf to the source material and it's offensive to the fan base and action audience. I'm done with these movies for good. The studio brain trust is trying way too hard to reimagine this series. They've reimagined it to its grave.
I dont mind watching B-movies, some of them are actually quite good, this movie though is as boring and unimpressive as it can get.
imseeg7 August 2022
I have seen a lot of B-movies and some of them are really great, but this is definitely not one of them...
The bad: everything looks and feels cheap about this movie. Terribly mediocre actors, cheap photography, but most annoying of all, there is NO thrill or suspense whatsoever. Even the few action scenes look laughable. What a pain to watch!
Incredibly boring to watch as well. This shouldnt be called a movie, this should (at best) be shown on the television, when all the other tv channels are showing home shopping shows. And I would recommend watching a homeshopping advertisment above watching this sleeping pill...
The bad: everything looks and feels cheap about this movie. Terribly mediocre actors, cheap photography, but most annoying of all, there is NO thrill or suspense whatsoever. Even the few action scenes look laughable. What a pain to watch!
Incredibly boring to watch as well. This shouldnt be called a movie, this should (at best) be shown on the television, when all the other tv channels are showing home shopping shows. And I would recommend watching a homeshopping advertisment above watching this sleeping pill...
Less plausible than a Road Runner cartoon.
dennispros27 August 2022
I often wonder why this movie was green lighted. The writer and director, Oliver Thompson should really find a different career. Low buget, stiff or non-existent acting. As stated by other reviewers, the music is too loud and out of place.
The story is laughable, predictable and mostly recycled from other bad movies..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
The story is laughable, predictable and mostly recycled from other bad movies..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Actually a decent and very entertaining thriller-comedy from a newb filmmaker.
Top_Dawg_Critic7 August 2022
This film is newb filmmaker Oliver Thompson's second full length feature film as director, and third credit as writer. At first I was really getting annoyed with the typical B-film loud, overbearing and constant score which seemed to be 2x louder than the dialogue, that made me have to up and down the volume accordingly, but thankfully that issue got better as the film progressed.
Thompson's directing was spot on, and you'd never guess he was a newb filmmaker. Even his writing had great continuity, steady pacing, and some nice twists to a well executed story for this genre. The comedic scenes would sneak up on you and were actually funny - a job well done by the actors, and that made the story much more refreshing that I actually wanted more humor. There were some plot and technical issues, but rookie mistakes are expected from a new filmmaker, and Thompson's were few rather than prevalent. The cinematography was great, and once the score settled down and some decent soundtracks started playing, I started enjoying the film even more. The 96 min runtime was just right for the story, and I have no complaints with the editing. All casting and performances were on point and convincing, and the wide range of character personalities was a creative and enjoyable touch, especially the two brothers who were hilarious.
It's not a perfect film, but for a low budget B film from a newb filmmaker, Thompson should be proud of his results. I do hope by leaving that door open for sequels, he gets on that soon, before Mr. Allstate retires, because he'd be perfect as the rogue crew's boss. It's a 7/10 from me, could've been an eight had I not endured the annoying score from the start.
Thompson's directing was spot on, and you'd never guess he was a newb filmmaker. Even his writing had great continuity, steady pacing, and some nice twists to a well executed story for this genre. The comedic scenes would sneak up on you and were actually funny - a job well done by the actors, and that made the story much more refreshing that I actually wanted more humor. There were some plot and technical issues, but rookie mistakes are expected from a new filmmaker, and Thompson's were few rather than prevalent. The cinematography was great, and once the score settled down and some decent soundtracks started playing, I started enjoying the film even more. The 96 min runtime was just right for the story, and I have no complaints with the editing. All casting and performances were on point and convincing, and the wide range of character personalities was a creative and enjoyable touch, especially the two brothers who were hilarious.
It's not a perfect film, but for a low budget B film from a newb filmmaker, Thompson should be proud of his results. I do hope by leaving that door open for sequels, he gets on that soon, before Mr. Allstate retires, because he'd be perfect as the rogue crew's boss. It's a 7/10 from me, could've been an eight had I not endured the annoying score from the start.
Pass this by folks
ndaylilez11 August 2022
Far Better Than It Ought to Be
xtinctionagenda6 October 2022
We have watched all the Sniper movies. This movie will be for those who, like us, enjoyed Sniper: Assassin's End. The action is very TV and the filming similar, but there is a charm to this whole production and a humour which cannot be denied. The music is, at times, perfect to the purpose.
The casting director deserves a shout out for picking some good villains. This is a low-rent, motley crew that Brendan Beckett and co. Are dealing with but it doesn't harm the movie. I like the silly menace of the gang leader and his two hapless brother goons.
Swearing is also solid. Everyone swears properly. And when things get bloody or violent, it isn't taken too seriously.
Is this movie for your typical Sniper fan? No. It's trying to be something else.
Perhaps Sniper: Rogue Mission shouldn't even exist in the Sniper Cinematic Universe. But it does. And that doesn't suck.
The casting director deserves a shout out for picking some good villains. This is a low-rent, motley crew that Brendan Beckett and co. Are dealing with but it doesn't harm the movie. I like the silly menace of the gang leader and his two hapless brother goons.
Swearing is also solid. Everyone swears properly. And when things get bloody or violent, it isn't taken too seriously.
Is this movie for your typical Sniper fan? No. It's trying to be something else.
Perhaps Sniper: Rogue Mission shouldn't even exist in the Sniper Cinematic Universe. But it does. And that doesn't suck.
Worst of the Sniper movie franchise
OzMovieWatcher17 August 2022
I struggled to watch the whole movie...
Bad bad bad !!
The music score seemed to both overwhelm the senses in watching the movie , as well as being poorly selected. Some scores sounded like the background music of a Tom and Jerry cartoon, while in the extreme, sounded like background music of a 1970's porno. The music did not match the scenes and I found it distracting.
I found the acting poor, camera work poor and the story both was poorly written and did not flow in the production. The actors/characters were not convincing in their roles at all.
My advice, ........ give this a movie a miss... and then to religion and pray to your god and beg that this is the last Sniper movie to be made.... This is, thus far, the worst one so far.
Bad bad bad !!
The music score seemed to both overwhelm the senses in watching the movie , as well as being poorly selected. Some scores sounded like the background music of a Tom and Jerry cartoon, while in the extreme, sounded like background music of a 1970's porno. The music did not match the scenes and I found it distracting.
I found the acting poor, camera work poor and the story both was poorly written and did not flow in the production. The actors/characters were not convincing in their roles at all.
My advice, ........ give this a movie a miss... and then to religion and pray to your god and beg that this is the last Sniper movie to be made.... This is, thus far, the worst one so far.
Consider Watching So You'll be eared -up for Sniper 10!
mjkjuliet25 August 2022
This ninth franchise has committed a critical leap by deviating from the usual hard-core action we see from the franchise - that itself is commendable especially for a newbie filmmaker. Although Mr. Thompson is not totally new to the franchise, which makes him aware of the general pitch of the 8th series - the off-rail has a purpose, I see it as a "respite" in preparation for the Sniper 10. So I have something to look forward to for the real action in Sniper 10.
Storytelling-wise, it was direct and I wouldn't say predictable, although in my POV it could have a different ending, " claiming justice " by killing the perpetrator from the hands of " an already victim" is not justice and if I have to weigh-in the end part from the 1st part of the film , it's already a failure of their mission. That's the weak part for me in this movie, but that's my POV ( because I have worked with human trafficking cases in my professional life). Human Trafficking is the 3rd largest crime in the world and this movie touches that delicate issue but failed to at least show redemption in the end. However, not because the ending of the film was not how the way I wanted it to be, doesn't make the film bad. Thompson manages to deliver although it can show more.
I like the general tone of the film, the colorist did well in here, cinematography was justified particularly in establishing the character of Josh Brener. The camera angling and transition is pro level ( of course it's Doug Pasko I guess?) the continuity and editing is neat ( my only issue was the dolly shot outside the house when the gang discovered they have 1 missing victim.)
Theme music was cool, I particularly like the folk-rockish beat when Gildie was leaving the crime scene, or building ( I like Brendan Sexton's presence in this movie btw! Well done!) As for the other characters I believe this was Agent Zero's mission so Ryan did shine in here.
As for Brandon Beckett well this was totally a different display of his character , from being a so seriously serious Sniper in all the 5 Sniper's , his funny side showed-up here. - (not to mention he had the shortest stint in the CIA ) . But this was remarkable in Mr. Thompson's storytelling , despite the comedic dialogues and approaches , the representation of each character was very much present. I particularly like the convo between The Colonel and Brandon outside the building while having "coffee" , the grit is still very much characterized by Brandon.
Sony could actually release soundtracks of each Sniper films, I like the song " Teeth of The Master" , hope they release a single for the fans to enjoy. It can create a recall to the movie .
Overall this is a good watch, I can give a solid 8 and looking forward for a great action in Sniper 10!
Storytelling-wise, it was direct and I wouldn't say predictable, although in my POV it could have a different ending, " claiming justice " by killing the perpetrator from the hands of " an already victim" is not justice and if I have to weigh-in the end part from the 1st part of the film , it's already a failure of their mission. That's the weak part for me in this movie, but that's my POV ( because I have worked with human trafficking cases in my professional life). Human Trafficking is the 3rd largest crime in the world and this movie touches that delicate issue but failed to at least show redemption in the end. However, not because the ending of the film was not how the way I wanted it to be, doesn't make the film bad. Thompson manages to deliver although it can show more.
I like the general tone of the film, the colorist did well in here, cinematography was justified particularly in establishing the character of Josh Brener. The camera angling and transition is pro level ( of course it's Doug Pasko I guess?) the continuity and editing is neat ( my only issue was the dolly shot outside the house when the gang discovered they have 1 missing victim.)
Theme music was cool, I particularly like the folk-rockish beat when Gildie was leaving the crime scene, or building ( I like Brendan Sexton's presence in this movie btw! Well done!) As for the other characters I believe this was Agent Zero's mission so Ryan did shine in here.
As for Brandon Beckett well this was totally a different display of his character , from being a so seriously serious Sniper in all the 5 Sniper's , his funny side showed-up here. - (not to mention he had the shortest stint in the CIA ) . But this was remarkable in Mr. Thompson's storytelling , despite the comedic dialogues and approaches , the representation of each character was very much present. I particularly like the convo between The Colonel and Brandon outside the building while having "coffee" , the grit is still very much characterized by Brandon.
Sony could actually release soundtracks of each Sniper films, I like the song " Teeth of The Master" , hope they release a single for the fans to enjoy. It can create a recall to the movie .
Overall this is a good watch, I can give a solid 8 and looking forward for a great action in Sniper 10!
One of the better action movies
supermellowcali7 August 2022
Worst of the series
mikeocasio-3802825 August 2022
Totally goes against the series.
I WAS a die hard fan until they messed with expanding the storyline, adding in nonsense that has nothing to do with the lineage of the movie line, and going with this "female positive" nonsense going on in Hollywood with creating roles for females in movies where they'd normally wouldn't be needed.
The series was a alpha male action movie those who served could somewhat relate to, this is popcorn fluff that I did not find one redeeming thing to hold my attention in the first 30 minutes I tortured myself to watch.
I WAS a die hard fan until they messed with expanding the storyline, adding in nonsense that has nothing to do with the lineage of the movie line, and going with this "female positive" nonsense going on in Hollywood with creating roles for females in movies where they'd normally wouldn't be needed.
The series was a alpha male action movie those who served could somewhat relate to, this is popcorn fluff that I did not find one redeeming thing to hold my attention in the first 30 minutes I tortured myself to watch.
Come on Beckett
R3aperCr3w20 August 2022
Yeahh you read it right come on already this movie is just a shame to the whole of Beckett family name.
Whats with the loud music everytime there is action scene ? 90% of the time the music background does not jive with the scene on screen .
I gave it a two stars since its Brendon Beckett in star in the movie and yeah thats about it.
Whats with the loud music everytime there is action scene ? 90% of the time the music background does not jive with the scene on screen .
I gave it a two stars since its Brendon Beckett in star in the movie and yeah thats about it.
Totally messed with the series
orangevilleterri2 December 2022
I was dissapointed with this movie. It lacked a descent plot line. Not a lot of action and mediocre fighting from Chad Collins, Ryan Robbins and Sayaka Akimoto. I'm a huge fam of the Sniper series and was hoping this new movie would continue in the format of the other movies but it was very dissapointing. The music just made it a lot worse. I did enjoy watching it but I would not watch it again where as I have watched the other movies in this series over and over again. To me it was a B movie. I guess people are going to have to watch it and make up their own minds. I hope if they continue with the new format they will make a better plot line and more action.
Not the best
adrianpalmer-211588 November 2022
This is probably the worst movie from the sniper group. There is not enough sniper work and more hand to hand combat with really bad fighting scenes and acting. I hope the next will be a lot better. I believe the film writers have lost their way and seem to have forgotten what the sniper films are about. I do hope they read this and take it in to account for when they make the next movie. It does seem that they tried to make this more as a comedy style movie. The music was really awful and didn't really go with the scenes. All in all I have this film a 2 star as it did not compare to any of the other movies.
Beckett Legacy
cmcphils7 August 2022
It's a good watch! Been following Sniper series and this new release is a must watch, especially if you are invested to Beckett's legacy. The plot is simple but the storyline is a common issue and relevant nowadays. One who is familiar to Sniper series won't confuse themselves of trying to compare B films to high budgeted films but still they deliver. It's realistic , its neat. It's a movie meant to entertain and not to give the viewers Science or Math to analyze.
why didn't I go out clubbing at Saturday night rather than me watching this movie
nikola1710 October 2022
One of the worst change up direction of franchise this movie is a joke this is not what you think it is, like if you loved Sniper movies or first 1 like me and you think this is gonna be a serious movie this and that it's not. How in earth writers & directors know about Sniper (1993) and rest of franchise what it's about.... they don't know abustle know what Sniper all is about it's not Comedy this isn't Bruce Willis Red franchise or Chuck TV series because this is what it's trying to be like. I loved and liked all other Sniper movies out their like 1st film was Amazing it started out a serious action-thriller Military film the direct to DVDs movies were good in my opinion they were fun fast paced straight forward fun movie franchise I can't believe how far it went from 1-8 great last ones were Sniper Ultimate Kill (2017) then to Sniper Assassins end (2020) film were 2 good last ones I have done Sniper marathon after I finished with Sniper Assassins End. Because Sniper franchise the genre of movies isn't Comedy with comedic score music in it it's never silly but when I watched this movie straight from start it was a serious film then 5 minutes later with
opening credit title with Animation playing comedic music I was like what the heck???? This is getting weird later threw out movie it became a comedy-spy movie everything in film the looks and feels cheap about this movie. Some of terribly mediocre actors, cheap photography, but most annoying of all, there is NO thrill or suspense whatsoever. Even the few action scenes look laughable what's even more laughable is when Main character is spotting on room from hotel room building looking after his Team when you find out when camera zooms back villains are at same Hotel building at roof top above where Main character is spotting, I threw my arms in air going like is this meant to be joke seriously???? It's like writers or director must be fan of Marvel movies because nowadays everything is a joke with Marvel movies with overtop silly comedy well sadly to say everything was putting in this stupid silly overtop comedy, I found it extremely distracting they play it during some scenes and some of action scenes I am like God this movie is hurting my Brain cells A SNIPER MOVIE IS NEVER A COMEDY never was. I never ever will know why they changed up movie franchise what did they change it up into like a comedy???? Sniper never was comedy what's next for Sniper sequel for 10th movie it is gonna be a horror movie???? Then 11th it's gonna be SC-FI film because with this movie if you watch any previous movies of Sniper films 1-8 films there aren't comedy goofy in it it was always an action, thrilling suspense straight forward action movie that's all it was. For first time a First Sniper movie in franchise without Tom Berenger or Billy Zane in the cast THANK GOD because if they look into this movie or if they in it... it will look worse because after movie is finished filming, they watch this movie they will look shame of themselves for being in this movie I am not kidding your main character rest of others including tough guys are bit comedic as well like your previous 8th movie character Lady Death (Sayaka Akimoto) she was a cold blooded character quiet, silent Assassin type but now she is a comedic even your main character Brandon Beckett (Chad Michael Collins) you followed him since in 4th movie was a series character learning how to shoot a sniper then threw out other sequels Brandon going through missions from 4th film to 8 his character you take seriously but in here he is a joke just made him look like embarrassing & silly like a joke. Plot follows this guy who is a human trafficker who is with other villains were planning to kill those porn star girls witch you feel sorry for like you hate those villains so bad, and this guy Simon (Toby Hughes) who is one of human traffickers saves 1 girl Mary Jane (Jocelyn Hudon) but he can't save all other girls but only 1 like he if he knew other guys will kill other girls then save others leave door open for other girls to them let out before villains kills girls witch, they
did I don't like seeing Dead girls from start of movie you feel extremely sorry for girls. Brandon Beckett (Chad Michael Collins) from previous 5 movies in this it's his 6th film he is at London spying at woman then he catches Bad guy that's all made it soo totally random. So then next day Gabriel Stone (Dennis Haysbert) who appeared in Sniper Legacy & Sniper Ghost Shooter appeared in this 1 which made him think wished he didn't appear in this movie, fires Brandon for because of some reason so now Brandon goes rogue, teaming up with his former allies Homeland Security Agent Zero and assassin Lady Death who now works as a waiter so what do they call her Lady Death one of waitress accepted her resume from her previous job her been Assassin killing people from past to been a waitress??? Anyway so Team goes uncover the corrupt agent and take down the criminal organization because there is a crooked federal agent is involved in a human sex trafficking ring and entire movie and characters were stupidly silly comedic playing comedy score music like you hear from Red films or Oceans 13 or Chuck TV series with that comedic music in it. Action scenes were eh nothing to special expect there were moment where Zero shoots guy head Multiple times then when elevator door opens 2 people screamed not series way but funny way, I was like what the heck. Rest of movie nothing was exacting or made like to like movie and villains were just laughable, just laughable they get a Sniper a Sniper villain who is a useless, gutless Sniper spotter who misses targets, takes a longtime to shoot Sniper who has no experience main villain can't get other guy to shoot Sniper???? The actors/characters were not convincing in their roles at all they are there for paycheck. The writer and Director, Oliver Thompson should really find a different career path because he hasn't never Directed movie in his life only 1 movie he was also producer from previous Sniper movie Sniper Assassins End, which was much, BETTER movie then to this crap at least Director & writers taken 8th Sniper film aka Assassins End seriously and he gets a green lit he ruined this movie so bad completely horribly bad, what makes him think turning this a 9th Sniper movie into a comedy with comedic music which was too loud and out of place... it's laughable it's laughable film you won't take this any seriously like other Sniper movies if you think Sniper direct to DVD sequels were horrible Bad!!! Then watch this tell me what is better I am fan of Sniper films I am a huge fan their weren't a comedy aka comedic type Sniper films had action, thrilling suspense movie toke itself series it may not be greatest franchise 1-8 but its flawed that I can easily Deal but with this flawed 9th worst film was very extremely overtop director to me never watched every Sniper movie out there and to know what it is about what kind of genre it is he was producer from 8th movie previous 2020 movie if you think that's Bad then I will prove you wrong this movie is never a series movie, it's comedy with comedic music witch it will make your ears Bleed, characters acting like goofy and silly & dumb overtop actors don't want to be there you can tell it, movie doesn't have any Sniper scenes only for a bit but not entire movie and movie is called Sniper and it doesn't have any brutal Sniper kills in movie, this feels like a low budget goofy silly overtop Mission Impossible film like Ghost Practical that had some little comedy but in sametime movie taken itself series. With this movie made your lead that you followed in 5 movies you taken him seriously and now to this movie made him look like an idiot completely like other with characters and villains witch they were forgettable thugs Human traffics. There's nothing wrong in movies with Some humor but this overtop humor this is like my theory writers or director taken notes from Marvel movies they said let's make our own Sniper movie 9th movie into a comedy witch it will make it different??? Just because it's different doesn't mean it's good. Music, I will say it again... it's so bad make your ears Bleed. Unfitting I don't know why went for Red or Ocean's Eleven direction What's with the loud music everytime there is action scene? 90% of the time the music background does not jive with the scene on screen people if you see Sniper franchise and you're a fan like me please avoid this Dumpster crap. Wasn't expect an Action/Comedy movie. The Zero Character from previous 8th Sniper film not a good fit. Too goofy against the quality of characters. Nice guy, but Sniper franchise portrays precision. This doesn't.
The ex-Yakuza fighter Lady Death (Sayaka Akimoto) was such a Badass from Sniper Assassins end made her into a joke into this movie. Like in movie where they found this nerds computer guy who is nerds completely offering guys, a soda at end of movie credits main character and others standing their enjoying soda Lady Death goes like I... want.... Fanta toke her 20 seconds to say and finish full line and rest of characters talked like that I don't know what to explain in this review if you see seen you will get what I am saying it will make you want to turn off movie go out do something else. I am like this is writer's and Director stole ideas like Marvel movies goofy stupid overtop comedy films. Avoid this movie please its worst of worst go back watch all Sniper movies 1-8 end from their avoid this garbage trash film I will be curious what will they do with Sniper movies and how many will they make it up to Sniper 15???? Anyway, I rather go out clubbing go out have fun get girls go at Dance getting to know them me getting lucky would be more entertain then to this movie.
opening credit title with Animation playing comedic music I was like what the heck???? This is getting weird later threw out movie it became a comedy-spy movie everything in film the looks and feels cheap about this movie. Some of terribly mediocre actors, cheap photography, but most annoying of all, there is NO thrill or suspense whatsoever. Even the few action scenes look laughable what's even more laughable is when Main character is spotting on room from hotel room building looking after his Team when you find out when camera zooms back villains are at same Hotel building at roof top above where Main character is spotting, I threw my arms in air going like is this meant to be joke seriously???? It's like writers or director must be fan of Marvel movies because nowadays everything is a joke with Marvel movies with overtop silly comedy well sadly to say everything was putting in this stupid silly overtop comedy, I found it extremely distracting they play it during some scenes and some of action scenes I am like God this movie is hurting my Brain cells A SNIPER MOVIE IS NEVER A COMEDY never was. I never ever will know why they changed up movie franchise what did they change it up into like a comedy???? Sniper never was comedy what's next for Sniper sequel for 10th movie it is gonna be a horror movie???? Then 11th it's gonna be SC-FI film because with this movie if you watch any previous movies of Sniper films 1-8 films there aren't comedy goofy in it it was always an action, thrilling suspense straight forward action movie that's all it was. For first time a First Sniper movie in franchise without Tom Berenger or Billy Zane in the cast THANK GOD because if they look into this movie or if they in it... it will look worse because after movie is finished filming, they watch this movie they will look shame of themselves for being in this movie I am not kidding your main character rest of others including tough guys are bit comedic as well like your previous 8th movie character Lady Death (Sayaka Akimoto) she was a cold blooded character quiet, silent Assassin type but now she is a comedic even your main character Brandon Beckett (Chad Michael Collins) you followed him since in 4th movie was a series character learning how to shoot a sniper then threw out other sequels Brandon going through missions from 4th film to 8 his character you take seriously but in here he is a joke just made him look like embarrassing & silly like a joke. Plot follows this guy who is a human trafficker who is with other villains were planning to kill those porn star girls witch you feel sorry for like you hate those villains so bad, and this guy Simon (Toby Hughes) who is one of human traffickers saves 1 girl Mary Jane (Jocelyn Hudon) but he can't save all other girls but only 1 like he if he knew other guys will kill other girls then save others leave door open for other girls to them let out before villains kills girls witch, they
did I don't like seeing Dead girls from start of movie you feel extremely sorry for girls. Brandon Beckett (Chad Michael Collins) from previous 5 movies in this it's his 6th film he is at London spying at woman then he catches Bad guy that's all made it soo totally random. So then next day Gabriel Stone (Dennis Haysbert) who appeared in Sniper Legacy & Sniper Ghost Shooter appeared in this 1 which made him think wished he didn't appear in this movie, fires Brandon for because of some reason so now Brandon goes rogue, teaming up with his former allies Homeland Security Agent Zero and assassin Lady Death who now works as a waiter so what do they call her Lady Death one of waitress accepted her resume from her previous job her been Assassin killing people from past to been a waitress??? Anyway so Team goes uncover the corrupt agent and take down the criminal organization because there is a crooked federal agent is involved in a human sex trafficking ring and entire movie and characters were stupidly silly comedic playing comedy score music like you hear from Red films or Oceans 13 or Chuck TV series with that comedic music in it. Action scenes were eh nothing to special expect there were moment where Zero shoots guy head Multiple times then when elevator door opens 2 people screamed not series way but funny way, I was like what the heck. Rest of movie nothing was exacting or made like to like movie and villains were just laughable, just laughable they get a Sniper a Sniper villain who is a useless, gutless Sniper spotter who misses targets, takes a longtime to shoot Sniper who has no experience main villain can't get other guy to shoot Sniper???? The actors/characters were not convincing in their roles at all they are there for paycheck. The writer and Director, Oliver Thompson should really find a different career path because he hasn't never Directed movie in his life only 1 movie he was also producer from previous Sniper movie Sniper Assassins End, which was much, BETTER movie then to this crap at least Director & writers taken 8th Sniper film aka Assassins End seriously and he gets a green lit he ruined this movie so bad completely horribly bad, what makes him think turning this a 9th Sniper movie into a comedy with comedic music which was too loud and out of place... it's laughable it's laughable film you won't take this any seriously like other Sniper movies if you think Sniper direct to DVD sequels were horrible Bad!!! Then watch this tell me what is better I am fan of Sniper films I am a huge fan their weren't a comedy aka comedic type Sniper films had action, thrilling suspense movie toke itself series it may not be greatest franchise 1-8 but its flawed that I can easily Deal but with this flawed 9th worst film was very extremely overtop director to me never watched every Sniper movie out there and to know what it is about what kind of genre it is he was producer from 8th movie previous 2020 movie if you think that's Bad then I will prove you wrong this movie is never a series movie, it's comedy with comedic music witch it will make your ears Bleed, characters acting like goofy and silly & dumb overtop actors don't want to be there you can tell it, movie doesn't have any Sniper scenes only for a bit but not entire movie and movie is called Sniper and it doesn't have any brutal Sniper kills in movie, this feels like a low budget goofy silly overtop Mission Impossible film like Ghost Practical that had some little comedy but in sametime movie taken itself series. With this movie made your lead that you followed in 5 movies you taken him seriously and now to this movie made him look like an idiot completely like other with characters and villains witch they were forgettable thugs Human traffics. There's nothing wrong in movies with Some humor but this overtop humor this is like my theory writers or director taken notes from Marvel movies they said let's make our own Sniper movie 9th movie into a comedy witch it will make it different??? Just because it's different doesn't mean it's good. Music, I will say it again... it's so bad make your ears Bleed. Unfitting I don't know why went for Red or Ocean's Eleven direction What's with the loud music everytime there is action scene? 90% of the time the music background does not jive with the scene on screen people if you see Sniper franchise and you're a fan like me please avoid this Dumpster crap. Wasn't expect an Action/Comedy movie. The Zero Character from previous 8th Sniper film not a good fit. Too goofy against the quality of characters. Nice guy, but Sniper franchise portrays precision. This doesn't.
The ex-Yakuza fighter Lady Death (Sayaka Akimoto) was such a Badass from Sniper Assassins end made her into a joke into this movie. Like in movie where they found this nerds computer guy who is nerds completely offering guys, a soda at end of movie credits main character and others standing their enjoying soda Lady Death goes like I... want.... Fanta toke her 20 seconds to say and finish full line and rest of characters talked like that I don't know what to explain in this review if you see seen you will get what I am saying it will make you want to turn off movie go out do something else. I am like this is writer's and Director stole ideas like Marvel movies goofy stupid overtop comedy films. Avoid this movie please its worst of worst go back watch all Sniper movies 1-8 end from their avoid this garbage trash film I will be curious what will they do with Sniper movies and how many will they make it up to Sniper 15???? Anyway, I rather go out clubbing go out have fun get girls go at Dance getting to know them me getting lucky would be more entertain then to this movie.
Absolutely love it!
calcat-755469 March 2023
Yup, I absolutely loved this. It's nimble, humorous, fast-paced. The acting is just fine, no worse than any big-name "Hollywood" movie actors. There are a lot of actors in this (and Canadian, to boot!) who are established and know their stuff.
I was expecting to put in an hour-and-a-half of mindless, badly-acted macho nonsense. That was okay, I was just looking for a time-waster.
I was pleasantly surprised with this movie.
First, the humour. That was unexpected, and made this quite a lot of fun.
Secondly, there was really no alpha male posturing, which was such a relief. Kinda like, these guys are so good they don't need to be testosterone-laden dummies. The female actors, ditto. Breath of fresh air, gotta say.
*Love* the nerd. So great to see Dennish Haysbert as a good guy.
The soundtrack was a teeny bit annoying at the beginning, but along the way the song and incidental music choices had me looking for soundtrack info.
I'm encouraged that the ending suggests a sequel to this one. I'd go watch a sequel to this gang of characters. The other Sniper movies, not so much.
There are a couple of nice plot twists.
Tight, well-written script, really smart directing. He's a newbie, hope he does well.
I like that it's a largely Canadian cast, filmed in Canada. All-round good movie.
I was expecting to put in an hour-and-a-half of mindless, badly-acted macho nonsense. That was okay, I was just looking for a time-waster.
I was pleasantly surprised with this movie.
First, the humour. That was unexpected, and made this quite a lot of fun.
Secondly, there was really no alpha male posturing, which was such a relief. Kinda like, these guys are so good they don't need to be testosterone-laden dummies. The female actors, ditto. Breath of fresh air, gotta say.
*Love* the nerd. So great to see Dennish Haysbert as a good guy.
The soundtrack was a teeny bit annoying at the beginning, but along the way the song and incidental music choices had me looking for soundtrack info.
I'm encouraged that the ending suggests a sequel to this one. I'd go watch a sequel to this gang of characters. The other Sniper movies, not so much.
There are a couple of nice plot twists.
Tight, well-written script, really smart directing. He's a newbie, hope he does well.
I like that it's a largely Canadian cast, filmed in Canada. All-round good movie.
Wow! Full of Suspense
sabrinaistrope23 August 2023
There are many negative reviews here, but these people have never made a movie in their lives and are so critical!
Watch the movie! Working with a low budget, the filmmakers created a dynamic plot full of "What's going to happen next" moments! The camera angles and zoom-ins made the movie stand out to me. Looking dead into the eyes of a character, it has you waiting to hear the pin drop.
There are some moments where the dialogue could've used some work. I could see that some actors were working outside their comfort zone (as in taking roles that are a bit of a challenge from what they've done before, but as artists, that's precisely what we are supposed to do!) but all in all, it is a great story! To find comedy in such a serious matter as busting sec trafficking pins is undoubtedly not easy. Still, they did it in a tasteful manner that allowed the viewer to understand the severity of the mission but also chuckle a little bit.
Watch the movie! Working with a low budget, the filmmakers created a dynamic plot full of "What's going to happen next" moments! The camera angles and zoom-ins made the movie stand out to me. Looking dead into the eyes of a character, it has you waiting to hear the pin drop.
There are some moments where the dialogue could've used some work. I could see that some actors were working outside their comfort zone (as in taking roles that are a bit of a challenge from what they've done before, but as artists, that's precisely what we are supposed to do!) but all in all, it is a great story! To find comedy in such a serious matter as busting sec trafficking pins is undoubtedly not easy. Still, they did it in a tasteful manner that allowed the viewer to understand the severity of the mission but also chuckle a little bit.
A comedy?
bobsmith-4628 August 2022
Wasn't expect an Action/Comedy movie. The Zero Character not a good fit. Too goofy against the quality of characters. Nice guy, but Sniper franchise portrays precision. This doesn't.
Miss seeing Beringer and Zane. They established legit characters and have evolved intelligently.
The ex-Yakuza fighter is very well done. Haysbert character is reasonable. The Brothers are funny, just misplaced.
Brandon character is good, not great, but good.
This acting was not at all consistent with the franchise prior.
The plot line is good, focus on human trafficing is good. Some scenes are just lame.
Future might be worth a little more tech and terrorist threats are easy to sell.
Miss seeing Beringer and Zane. They established legit characters and have evolved intelligently.
The ex-Yakuza fighter is very well done. Haysbert character is reasonable. The Brothers are funny, just misplaced.
Brandon character is good, not great, but good.
This acting was not at all consistent with the franchise prior.
The plot line is good, focus on human trafficing is good. Some scenes are just lame.
Future might be worth a little more tech and terrorist threats are easy to sell.
Don't bother unless you really don't have anything better to do
robertasmith6 April 2024
It's a very poor film. Dennis Haysbert is wasted. He deserves much better. The story line is confused, difficult to follow and nonsensical. The action scenes are sub par and there is very little in the way of sniping. The music is just annoying and serves no purpose. If the Sniper series can be described as a franchise, then it lost its way when Tom Berenger left. He was a believable character (up to a point) and brought some gravitas. The cast in this film is lightweight (Haysbert apart) and wooden in their acting skills. There are also some strange accents being attempted that really don't come off. Nothing new in this film so don't bother.
Disappointment
justinlloydmckay4 April 2024
Why did they decide to ruin a decent military/war/action series by turning it into a slapstick comedy?
This is the ninth film in the series and the overall tone is drastically changed from what used to be a somewhat realistic, serious, inspiring-even somewhat patriotic tone-to this awful waste of time and money that must have been written, directed, and produced by The Three Stooges.
The lack of effort in introducing the main characters indicates the creators knew their primary audience would be Sniper film series fans who were already familiar with the main characters. So, how did they fail to realize that these same fans would not appreciate this series being turned into a comedy?
This is the ninth film in the series and the overall tone is drastically changed from what used to be a somewhat realistic, serious, inspiring-even somewhat patriotic tone-to this awful waste of time and money that must have been written, directed, and produced by The Three Stooges.
The lack of effort in introducing the main characters indicates the creators knew their primary audience would be Sniper film series fans who were already familiar with the main characters. So, how did they fail to realize that these same fans would not appreciate this series being turned into a comedy?
If you are VERY bored, this might entertain you
thomaselers-5204116 August 2022
It's a typical B movie in every way, the acting, the effects, etc. And I admit sometimes I do enjoy watching a good B movie, but the word "good" is missing in this context. It was boring and unconvincing and nothing really to keep my attention, I struggled to watch it to the end to be honest. Also I can't remember any movie where the soundtrack affected it in such a negative way. It's so poor. Especially the background music for the first 10 minutes sounds like it's smacked together on a single sound module, and the music overall is mixed ridiculously loud, almost as if they thought they had the best score ever.
I liked some of the previous installments in the Sniper franchise, but this one is the most forgettable one of the bunch. Go back and watch (or rewatch) some of the old Sniper movies and pass this one.
I liked some of the previous installments in the Sniper franchise, but this one is the most forgettable one of the bunch. Go back and watch (or rewatch) some of the old Sniper movies and pass this one.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
